We went to Sherwood to visit Brontë & Co for a most exquisite breakfast platter…
Along with the nearby Woodthorpe Park and variety of charity shops, Sherwood has a great selection of breakfast spots and cafes to choose from. But if you are looking for something a little different to the usual fry ups and pancakes, Brontë & Co is your place.
With an expansion in 2024, this cafe-restaurant now has an airy atmosphere – exposed brick walls contrasting with comfy seating and cushions. In the summer, the back room has a ceiling that opens up, and a lovely little sun terrace, but for this visit in late October I got a snug seat by the window, perfect for watching the bustle of Sherwood pass by.
What has kept me returning to Brontë is the diverse menu, which has dozens of options to accommodate any taste or dietary requirement, making dining out here with carnivorous or gluten-free friends easy. Alongside familiar favourites is a delicious range of Turkish recipes, which I highly recommend if you want to be a little more adventurous.
To top it off, you get a serving of fresh bread, honey and jam, a succulent salad, a selection of cheeses, half a fresh orange and a spot of halva to satisfy a sweet tooth
Dishes like kasap koftë, chicken/veggie chökertme, and Turkish cilbir eggs are brightened with yogurts, harissa flavours, and fresh side salads. As a vegetarian, in the summer I often opt for the khöbez flatbread topped plentifully with a beautiful salad and soft halloumi. In the colder days, both the menemen and shakshuka bring inner warmth. I’ve also enjoyed making both at home, after enjoying them at Brontë.
Today, I opted for the impressive Turkish breakfast (£14.50 veggie/£13.50 meaty), which is the perfect choice if you’re more of a grazer. Providing some comforting staples like scrambled eggs, hash brown, halloumi, veggie sausage, mushrooms and spinach fried in garlic, and a mouthwateringly delicious sigara boregi pastry – the meat version comes with Turkish beef sucuk sausage, salami, and sausage. To top it off, you get a serving of fresh bread, honey and jam, a succulent salad, a selection of cheeses, half a fresh orange and a spot of halva to satisfy a sweet tooth.
A delicious platter which can easily be shared between two if you are just peckish, it feels both indulgent and healthy, properly setting you up for a strenuous rummage through the charity shops.
Brontë & Co is open daily 9am-5pm (4pm Sundays, 10pm on Fridays/Saturdays). They also accommodate large group bookings, so give them a call to discuss your dining needs.
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